Google Discussion Groups
This is our open, free, public discussion group to share ideas, recent news and events, ask for and give route suggestions, warn about hazards, updates on current campaigns, suggestions for future campaigns and anything else related to bicycling here in San Mateo County.
To use Google groups: Go to google.com, then to the more menu, then click on groups. If you have never used google groups you will need to sign up (signing up is free). After signing up and logging in go to the search box and type in bikesmc. When signing up you have the option to receive an email whenever a message is posted (the best way to stay informed) or you can chose to not receive emailed messages and instead view recent messages at the google group site. Google groups provide a way to communicate, share pictures and other files and allow any group member to post a message.
Note when using google groups: Any message posted is public, is sent to group members and remains posted on the group site. Keep this in mind with your postings, angry or unprofessional comments or replies might not look so clever a few days later. Please be considerate of others and no inappropriate content. Thanks
This group is open for everyone to post discussions, add or edit pages and communicate. Please feel free to start your own discussions, submit your ideas and questions. The purpose is to provide a free and easy way to get and keep in touch.
Bikesmc has three sections
Discussions: For ongoing discussions of current events, requests for assistance, sharing ideas and keeping everyone involved and informed. You can either comment on an existing discussion or start a new discussion. To comment on an existing discussion just click on the discussion and click on reply or reply to author. Start a new discussion by clicking on the +new post under discussion. Make your subject heading very clear and specific to focus the discussion.
Pages: In this section, there are pages dedicated to specific current topics. These provide a place to provide information on specific campaigns and topics.
Current pages include:
What is at Bikesmc google group. This is a listing of some useful files in the files section.
Improving Bicycling in San Mateo County- Your suggestions
Old County Road Railroad Crossing in San Carlos.
Caltrain Bikes on Board. Some background and recent activities
Belmont Alameda de Las Pulgas Bicycle Lanes
You can edit or add your own comments to these pages or start your own page on any topic, which you want to share.
Files: In this section you can download and store pictures, word documents, pdf files and other electronic files.
In the files sections are
1. Past copies of our newsletters. Look for filename SMCBikes.
3. Copies of letters sent by Bikesmc
When you download a file, you are provided an opportunity to send an email to all group members letting them know a new file has been added.
Some of the Current Content. in the Pages Section
Caltrain Bikes on Board: Background and updates
Bike to Work Day Information
Your suggestions on improving bicycling in San Mateo County
Our campaign to address the railroad tracks crossing Old County Road in San Carlos
